Director, Sourcing & Procurement
New York, NY

Job Summary: 

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Operations and Engineering, the Sourcing & Procurement Director will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing the Supply Chain-Procurement department.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Lead and mentor a team of 4 buyers in three different locations.
• Manages contract vendor relationships, including monitoring supplier performance in responsiveness, cost, flexibility, and other relevant factors such as financial condition to ensure ability to fulfill contract requirements.
• Drive direct and indirect cost savings through the deployment of procurement best practices.
• Develop and implement standards and systems for streamlining procurement processes for all purchasing activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
• Master’s and/or Law degree (preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a management/supervisory role (required).
• Experience in building and maintaining strategic relations with suppliers.

Competencies:

• Collaboration across multiple plants
• Excellent communication skills (verbal/written)
• Possesses a high level of integrity & trust.
• Continuous improvement management
• Accountability/drive for results
• Team Leadership
• Strong organizational & planning skills
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Organizationally savvy
• Change management
• Contract review
• Negotiation skills

Location and Travel: This role is based in Astoria, NY but will also require a wiliness to travel domestically up to 30% of the time.